Cerrone, the most active/busiest fighter following the WEC’s merger with the UFC, was on a fast track to a title shot after winning six of his first seven fights in the octagon. However, he’s subsequently gone 1-2 with losses to now-champ Anthony Pettis and Rafael dos Anjos, and a win over K.J. Noons.

Cerrone, currently ranked No. 14 in the USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie.com MMA lightweight rankings, could enter the featherweight division with some momentum if he defeats Dunham, who’s ranked No. 15.